Preconstruction Designer - EV Construction

Turner & Townsend • San Francisco, CA • 1d ago

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking a Preconstruction Designer to lead the design and planning of electric vehicle (EV) operations facilities. These facilities support daily vehicle operations and include infrastructure for charging, servicing, and general support functions. This role combines architectural expertise with strategic planning and technical coordination, contributing to the development of scalable, efficient, and compliant facilities across multiple locations.

Responsibilities:

Create site layouts, feasibility studies, and early-stage design concepts for new and existing EV operations facilities.

Produce detailed drawings and documentation for facility components including service areas, support spaces, and site infrastructure.

Design and coordinate EV charging layouts, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and electrical requirements.

Work closely with internal teams (engineering, operations, real estate, facilities) and external partners to align design with operational needs.

Manage permitting processes and ensure designs meet applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and environmental standards.

Contribute to the creation of design standards and playbooks to ensure consistency across projects and streamline future development.

Prepare construction documentation and review shop drawings to ensure design intent is maintained throughout execution.

Support long-term infrastructure planning and real estate strategy through design expertise and technical guidance.

Participate in site selection and evaluation, providing architectural input during due diligence and planning phases.

Conduct design reviews and site visits to ensure construction aligns with approved plans and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or related field.

Preferably a Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience in architectural design and pre-construction, ideally in transportation, industrial, or technical facilities.

Experience designing EV charging infrastructure and coordinating with electrical systems.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other architectural design tools.

Strong understanding of building codes (ADA, NEC) and permitting processes.

Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Strong communication and collaboration abilities across diverse teams.

Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and adapt to shifting priorities.

Experience developing design standards or playbooks for repeatable infrastructure projects.

Familiarity with sustainability principles and energy-efficient design strategies.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $130K-$160K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. ?Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

On site presence may change depending on client needs

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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